The family of a man stabbed to death after crashing his car have thanked first responders for trying to save his life.
Jamie Evans’s Ford Fiesta and a grey Audi crashed in Orme Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, just after 5pm on Friday.
The cricket fan, from Stone, was found to have suffered a single fatal stab wound.
He was taken to hospital, where he died.
Family described him as a ‘wonderful son, loving brother and doting uncle whose warmth, kindness and great sense of humor brought happiness to everyone around him’.
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They said: ‘Jamie was so passionate about cricket and fitness, enjoying every opportunity to be active, challenge himself and spend time doing the things he loved. These passions reflected his determination, energy and zest for life.
‘Although his life was far too short, the love he gave, the laughter he shared and the memories he created will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply loved, profoundly missed and never forgotten.
‘We’d like to thank the members of the public who so kindly went to Jamie’s aid and tried to help him.’
His cricket club Norton-in-Hales said on Facebook they were ‘deeply saddened’ by his death after making his debut at just 14 years old.
‘Even at such a young age, Jamie’s talent was clear for all to see. His wicketkeeping was already amongst the best in the league, and in his first season in the 1st XI he finished 2nd in the league for dismissals by a wicketkeeper. His career continued to go from strength to strength, including scoring his first 1st XI century at just 16 years old.
‘Jamie was an exceptionally talented cricketer, but above all, he was a lovely lad and a great friend to so many people within the club.
‘To lose someone so young is incredibly difficult to comprehend, and Jamie will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him and sharing a cricket field with him.’
A 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, from the Newcastle-under-Lyme area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody and will continue to be questioned after extra time was granted.
A 19-year-old man, from the Newcastle-under-Lyme area, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He also remains in custody.